🔐 Privacy Policy – HiFi Vintage Ltd.
Effective date: 10 June 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how HiFi Vintage Ltd. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you visit or make a purchase from https://hifivintage.co.uk (“Website”).
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1. Who We Are
Data Controller:
HiFi Vintage Ltd.
Company number: 13033764
St. Lukes Vicarage Church Lane DL17 8LT Ferryhill
Email: info@hifivintage.co.uk
Phone: +44 1642 232 007
We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR where applicable.
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2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following categories of data:
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Type |
Examples |
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Identity Data |
Name, title |
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Contact Data |
Email address, billing/shipping address, phone number |
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Technical Data |
IP address, browser type, device information |
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Usage Data |
Pages visited, time on site, clickstream |
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Transaction Data |
Order history, payment details (processed via third-party gateways) |
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Marketing Preferences |
Newsletter opt-in, cookie consents |
We do not collect special categories of personal data (e.g., health, biometrics, political views).
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3. How We Collect Data
We collect personal data via:
- Forms you fill (e.g., contact, checkout)
- Cookies (see Cookie Policy)
- Account registration (if applicable)
- Communication with us (e.g., email, phone)
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4. Why We Process Your Data (Legal Basis)
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Purpose |
Legal Basis |
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Fulfilling orders and delivering products |
Contract |
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Communicating with you |
Legitimate interest / contract |
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Marketing (if opted-in) |
Consent |
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Improving our website and services |
Legitimate interest |
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Complying with legal obligations (e.g. tax records) |
Legal obligation |
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5. How We Share Your Data
We may share your personal data with trusted third parties:
- Payment processors: e.g., PayPal, Stripe
- Shipping providers: e.g., Royal Mail, UPS
- Analytics services: e.g., Google Analytics
- Web hosting and IT services
All third parties are required to process your data lawfully and securely.
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6. International Data Transfers
Some data processors (e.g. Google, Meta) may store data outside the UK/EU. Where applicable, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are in place.
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7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain data only as long as necessary:
- Order data: 6 years (legal requirement)
- Contact form submissions: 1 year
- Newsletter consent: until unsubscribed
- Analytics: varies by cookie settings
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8. Your Data Protection Rights
You have the following rights:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Data portability (where applicable)
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority (e.g. ICO in the UK)
To exercise any rights, email us at: info@hifivintage.co.uk
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9. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including SSL encryption, secure servers, and access controls.
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10. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
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11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”
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12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns, contact:
HiFi Vintage Ltd.
Email: info@hifivintage.co.uk
